Lakshman Sagar

Rajasthan, India

Lakshman Sagar was originally built in the late 19th century as a hunting lodge to host noble families and British emissaries. It has since been converted and is now a beautiful hotel with all the charm of its heritage.

At a Glance

Tailor made cuisine, and totally personal service

Incredible location in the middle of the desert, 2.5-hours to the nearest city

Stunning pool area built into a single rock

Private plunge pools and views of the lake from every room

An authentic old hunting lodge, Laksham Sagar retains much of its old charm and heritage

All the produced are locally sourced and inspired by the local way of living

Adventure, Culture

Insider's View

The hotel is at its best at sunset, and this is best enjoyed on the rooftop of the Zanana tower with a cocktail.

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Insider's View

Highly recommended for couples looking for privacy away from the city.

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Description

Lakshman Sagar is spread over 32 acres along a man-made lake. It is made up of 12 cottages all designed in keeping with the environment and nestled in the natural topography of the land. Influenced by the indigenous Rajasthani architecture, the cottages have been re-interpreted in sustainable design using locally sourced products like wood, stone and mud. What's more with a strong influence from the neighboring village culture and life, all the elements found in the rooms have a story to tell.

The cuisine served at Lakshman Sagar is the traditional cuisine of the area and includes special traditional hunting recipes of the Raipur Family. All the ingredients are locally grown or sourced. The staff will into your preferences on arrival and tailor the menus to your personal tastes. The idea is to serve an authentic experience of rural Marwar and ensuring that the service is entirely personalized. The guests can enjoy private dining experiences, group campfire meals and even get involved in live cooking demonstrations.

Laksham Sagar has been celebrated as the ultimate honeymoon destination the rooms are very private, and the only things you will hear during the day are the wildlife. The pool is a single boulder with the pool cut into the middle of it. For the more adventurous guest it is a great place to head to if you are looking for an authentic rural Rajasthan experience. You can get involved in activities such as liquor tasting, goat herding, and nature walks. Explore the local culture and wildlife with a guide from the property.

Accommodation

Laskham Sagar is made up of 12 cottages. The cottages at Lakshman Sagar are divided into two clusters, with six 900 sq m cottages on either side of the lake. Each room opens into a private splash pool overlooking the lake

Facilities

The property features The Zanana & Mardana which are the common dining lounging areas, a single rock cut swimming pool, sun-deck private dining & live cooking, man made private lake with lounge decks and an organic vegetable garden.

Activities

Experiences at the property include yoga and meditation, guided nature walks, breakfast in the fields, vegetable harvesting, village tours & Raipur fort visit, customized juttis & jewelry, jeep safaris, a trek to Fatehgarh fort, sundowners on the Zanana terrace, local liqueur tasting, live barbeques & cocktails by the lake and local music performances.

Location & Directions

Rajasthan, India

Situated approximately two hours from Ajmer, Lakshman Sagar lies 10 kilometers off NH-14 en-route to Jodhpur via Pali. It is strategically located in the center of the tourist circuit in the Marwar and Mewar region of Rajasthan.

When to go

Rajasthan is known as the desert state. It is largely hot and dry throughout the year, making it a great destination to get away from European winters.

Summer in Rajasthan extends from April to June. It is s the hottest season, with temperatures ranging from 32 degree C to 45 degree C, so not ideal for travel, although early April is a good time to get cheaper rates if you don't mind the temperature in the high 30s. In western Rajasthan the temperature may reach at high as 45 degree C, particularly in May and June so we'd suggest avoiding Jaisalmer and the Thar Desert at this time.

The second season - technically the "Monsoon" (although in reality Rajasthan never receives much rainfall) extends from July to September. The temperature drops slightly, and humidity increases. 90% of the rain Rajasthan can expect occurs during this period. Lakes and rivers will be higher from mountain run-off and flowers and grasses come to life, bringing added color to the landscape.

The Post-monsoon period is from October to November. The average maximum temperature is 33 degree C to 38 degree C, and the minimum is between 18 degree C and 20 degree C. The official "season" for hotels in Rajasthan starts in October. It’s a great time to travel - warm and sunny during and perfect for exploring and relaxing.

The fourth season is "winter", and runs from December to March. With day time temperatures still in the high 20's during the day this a very popular time to travel. Hotels are at the their busiest over the Christmas and new year period. Be aware though that December and January can have very cool mornings and evening and we suggest taking some warm clothing. Whilst temperatures in the desert areas are always hot in the daytime, they become some of the coolest areas of the state once the sun goes down. It’s also fairly standard to expect some fog in the major cities of Northern Rajstasthan and Delhi in December and January.